This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
- Cornwall Foundation Trust
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated physiotherapist to work across Cornwall as a Clinical Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist within our MSK Physiotherapy service.
Working as a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist the successful applicant will display advanced clinical reasoning and excellent communication skills. The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner providing advanced assessment and management of patients, including those with highly complex presentations. They will have advanced specialist knowledge of male and female Pelvic Health related conditions.
The post holder will be required to provide a countywide supervisory role supporting the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team.
The role will involve supporting the MSK management team in maintaining the clinical governance within this specialist field.
The post holders base will be determined at interview.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with patients, carers and colleagues throughout the health and social care system.
Supervise and teach staff within own profession and others and provide specialist advice on patient care to health and social care services when required.
Deliver enhanced practice and evidence based assessment and management strategies for this patient group.
Evaluate service provision and develop evidence based practice, progressing change within own service area as needed.
We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
For full information of the roles and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
